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22 Aug 2004

INTRODUCTION

On 22 August 2004, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title 60th Anniversary of the Jassy-Kishinev (Iaşi-Chişinău) Offensive During The Second World War. The issue comprises one stamp on a souvenir sheet, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Ivan Picev. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

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The Jassy–Kishinev Operation, named after the two major cities, Iaşi and Chişinău, in the staging area, was a Soviet offensive against Axis forces, which took place in Eastern Romania from 20–29 August 1944. The 2nd and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts of the Red Army engaged Army Group South Ukraine, which consisted of combined German and Romanian formations, in an operation to reclaim the Moldavian SSR and destroy the Axis forces in the region, opening a way into Romania and the Balkans. The offensive resulted in the encirclement and destruction of defending German forces, allowing the Soviet Army to resume its strategic advance further into Eastern Europe. It also forced Romania to switch allegiance from the Axis powers to the Allies. Read more..

14 Aug 2004

INTRODUCTION

On 14 August 2004, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title 100th Anniversary of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA, /ˈfiːfə/; English: International Federation of Association Football) is the international governing body of association football, futsal and beach soccer. Its membership comprises 209 national associations. Its headquarters are in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter. FIFA is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup. Read more..